"B. Sanders" wrote in message news:LQErb.114255$mZ5.770053@attbi_s54...
Chuck's Bikes, a US-based online clearance outlet for surplus and blem bike
frames and components, has begun selling a Taiwanese SWB called the "Tsunami
Recumbent" for $750 + shipping. This SWB/USS bike appears to be identical
to the ActionBent Tidal Wave, but $245 cheaper.

http://www.chucksbikes.com/store/indexcb014.htm

The componentry is excellent: DuraAce, 105, LX. The Cyclone cranks are
quite good. Shifting should be fantastic on this bike, as Dura Ace barcons
are the best shifters on the planet (IMO). The rear wheel is 700c, and front
wheel is 451mm.


The "Dura-Ace" name on the bar-cons is a misnomer. Shimano makes one
(1) grade of bar-con shifters- they always have. They work great, no
doubt about it, but they've always had the same part numbers
throughout the line:

SL-BS50 : 6/7 speed
SL-BS50-8 : 8-speed
SL-BS50???: 8-speed Dura-Ace (can't remember the number, and 8-speed
Dura-Ace requires a different cable pull)
SL-BS77: 9-speed

Jeff